FirstGroup PLC has announced the purchase of its ordinary shares through its share buyback program. The company has purchased 270,309 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 174.13 pence per share. Following this purchase, FirstGroup holds 98,546,126 ordinary shares in treasury, with the total number of ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares being 652,148,889. The company initially intends to hold the purchased shares as treasury shares but may cancel them in due course.

The total number of voting rights in FirstGroup, excluding treasury shares as of 12 January 2024, is 652,148,889. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, FirstGroup under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The company has provided detailed transaction information, including the breakdown of individual trades made by RBC Europe Limited on behalf of FirstGroup as part of the Programme. The transactions were made through various platforms at different times and prices, contributing to the aggregate volume and weighted average price per share.

The announcement also includes contact information for FirstGroup, Brunswick PR, Liberum Capital Limited, and RBC Europe Limited, as well as transaction details such as the issuer name, LEI, ISIN, classification, intermediary name and code, timezone, and currency.

This announcement provides transparency regarding FirstGroup's share buyback program, the number of shares purchased, their intended use, and the total voting rights. It also offers detailed transaction information, allowing stakeholders to understand the specifics of the share purchases.